HSE Manager

Kerry; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Site EHS Leader at our Manitowoc, WI facility to drive environmental, health and safety programs. You will lead regulatory compliance, training, and continuous improvement, partnering with operations to embed EHS in daily decisions.

The role requires a strong safety culture, expert knowledge of OSHA/EPA, and the ability to coach cross‑functional teams toward safer and more sustainable operations at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering or a similar field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing setting (food industry preferred).
• Master’s degree and/or certifications (ASP, CSP, CIH) are a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs to protect employees and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and HR to integrate EHS into daily decisions.
• Develop and execute EHS objectives and improvement plans.
• Lead the ISO 14001 program and site audits to maintain certification.
• Organize training, incident investigations and risk assessments at the site.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/environmental/engineering

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Requisition Details

Requisition ID 67025

Position Type (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

Where will you work?

Along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, our Manitowoc, WI location is part of our Smoke and Grill Division and creates condensed, natural smoke for our customers and brands. You’ll work in a state-of-the-art facility with a team that’s committed to helping each other succeed in their roles.

What will you do?

This role is responsible for leading and managing the site’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs to protect employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in site performance. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, this role provides strategic and hands‑on leadership in implementing EHS systems, training, risk‑reduction initiatives, and compliance programs that support safe operations and environmental stewardship.

Main Activities

• Drive a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, leadership coaching, and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and HR to integrate EHS into daily decision‑making.
• Support business strategy to ensure all EHS directives, policies, and initiatives are effectively incorporated at the site level.
• Develop, implement, and execute EHS annual objectives & improvement plans in conjunction with site operations management.
• Develop appropriate strategies for implementation of new or revised policies and regulations in conjunction with site operations management.
• Manage all environmental permits and program requirements specific to the site.
• Lead the site’s ISO 14001 program including ongoing efforts to keep the site’s ISO certification.
• Conduct routine audits and inspections of the site, including machinery, equipment, and work practices, to verify compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements; partner with operations to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify site EHS training needs, develop appropriate resources, and execute training sessions for employees and management staff as required.
• Organize and oversee site safety committee meetings.
• Lead or support incident investigations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with corporate EHS on serious incidents as needed.
• Communicate EHS incidents and corrective actions in a timely, thorough, and effective manner.
• Partner with Human Resources to monitor the status of all open Workers' Compensation claims and coordinate activities to minimize lost and/or restricted workdays.
• Manage expenses and budget of the EHS function for the site.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Track and monitor site EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communicate trends to the Site Leadership Team and to the wider Kerry North America community as needed.
• Maintain accurate EHS records and documentation to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements, including OSHA logs, incident reports, training records, inspection reports, and environmental permits.
• Liaise with various external agencies or resources (government agencies, group insurers, etc.).
• Lead the continuous improvement efforts for the site’s EHS programs and performance.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree required in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering or a similar field with at least 5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing setting (food industry preferred). Non-degreed candidates will be considered who have 9+ years of similar experience.
• Having a master's degree and/or additional certifications (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.) is a plus.
• In-depth working knowledge of EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA.
• Proven leadership skills, being able to influence and implement changes from the operator level up to management.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• This is a first shift position, however, flexibility to support other shifts when needed is required.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $88,100 - $144,800 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay‑for‑performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance‑based incentive compensation.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Employee Share Plan
• Life
• disability
• accident insurance
• tuition reimbursement

This job posting is anticipated to expire on 11/05/2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).